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Your cart is empty.The TP range delivers reliable auto steering for boats with tillers up to 32ft in length. Simple, straightforward controls and a precise steering system - normally only found on higher-end models - combines in a quiet package with extremely low power draw to allow sailors a safe passage in coastal waters. Key Features Easy To Use: A simple selection of controls enable straightforward selection of the adjustments you require. Precision Steering: Outstanding performance through a wide range of scenarios, even extreme weather, ensures the Pilot is positive and effective in typical coastal sailing conditions. Battery Optimisation: Low power draw ensures your battery will last longer, even if you use the autopilot for prolonged periods. Silent Sailing: The TP range of autopilots have been designed with minimal noise in mind. They're extremely quiet, so you can enjoy the peaceful sensation of being out on the water. Waterproof Sealing: Protection from the elements.
Craig J. Wynn
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
I expected the plug. In this process I learned the TP 22 and TP 34 of which I had a TP 22 that failed after contact with fresh water requires a both recepticales. The two TP22 and TP34 use a 7 pin connector VS just a 2 pin for the TP 10. You would think regardless all models would use the same power pins. I could not get that far with the service at Simrad. Well they should list the combined price of the autopilot and the wiring harness don't you think because without the harness you've got nothing that works
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2021
Very pleased fitted to boat a treat
fernando pratesi
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
I was super excited when I got it, but thought something was missing. Read the manual and The TP10 Tiller Pilot operates from a 12V DC supply and is connected to the supply by two wires. (Fig. 5.7) Although the cable is supplied with bare ends, it is recommended that a good waterproof plug and socket is fitted for maximum reliability. A suitable plug and socket is available as an optional accessory (part no. SKT100; see section 6.4)Part. no. SKT100 priced at $65.67, 16% the cost of the tiller pilot itself.PS Simrad's customer service is non-existent. Just clicked contact support on their website, and it takes you to a bunch of PDFs of manuals. Super flashy website with no substance. It's a shame since it seems like a nice product.
ROY
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
Good Product, Good Business - Thank you.
Vertigo
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
You can’t beat the value here. Simrad will always be part of my boat. Setting sails when solo is a breeze when you don’t have to worry about the boat jibing on you. Need a cup of Java? You can go below and be confident of your heading while you make coffee. It sure eases the load for solo sailing. The value here can’t be overstated. Crossing Lake Huron is much easier and more enjoyable with this unit backing me up. Installs quickly and was ready to run in under an hour. Take me advice, you will not be sorry!
JBW
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017
I have used the Simrad TP-10 for one year now, about 150 hours of use, and it does get the job done. The design, however, leaves much to be desired. In particular, there is no "Reverse Polarity" protection. Last week, returning from a night trip in the dark I fumbled with the power plug (which is polarized with one large conductor and one small conductor) and a momentary reverse contact caused a small spark and blew the 10 amp fuse. I got the power plug connected and replaced the fuse and it blew again, and again. The auto tiller never came back on line. When I opened the auto tiller to see what happened I discovered that the design does not include a reverse polarity diode and there was damage to the main control circuit board. I guess that's terminal! Also, the back EMF diode (D-6) on the surface mount control board was blown, see picture.My take, this is a bad design. A simple cheap diode would have protected this $400.00 plus devise. I'm very disappointed in the Simrad and will likely buy something else when I replace it. Funny, you can get the battery backwards into those cheap wall clocks you can buy for $5.00 and no problem, as these have some type of reverse polarity, but not the $400.00 plus auto tiller. Kind of makes you think there may be some method to their (Simrad) madness. And I’m about 10 days out of the warrantee period. Well Simrad, strike one and you’re out too!
masr
Reviewed in Spain on July 13, 2017
Lo empleo con mi velero de 7 metros de eslora. Clava el rumbo con una precisión tremenda. Parece muy robusto y a prueba de bombas. Sencillísimo de manejar y de instalar. Un 10. Lo recomiendo.
Greg L.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
Nice tiller pilot but be advised: Simrad's 150mm (about 6 inches) extension pushrod, which may be required for some installations (like mine), has a manufacturing defect--it is simply the wrong diameter (19mm) to properly thread onto the TP10 pushrod (diameter 18mm). Not sure if any of the other extensions are similarly defective, but until Navico recognizes the problem (they have not, after 3 conversations with their tech support people) and replaces the stock of their extensions with new ones with the proper dimensions, I would avoid.
Average golfer
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
I owned one of these before. It fell overboard into a fresh water lake and dangled by the chord in the water for a long time. I pulled it out and shook the water out , opened it up and sprayed it with WD40, put it back together and it worked great for about another 5 years. Works great on my sail boat.
Roland Lewis
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016
This unit works great. I tried two of the Raymarine tiller pilots and neither would work within 10 degrees and often would get completely lost. The TP 10 has less capability than the Raymarine, but on my boat it keeps a good course and took away my frustration. My sailboat goes six miles an hour and I have used the TP 10 for for probably 20 or 30 hours at regular speed and fishing speed. Works great. I do not sail, so I can't give feedback on its capability under sail.
Alex
Reviewed in Spain on September 6, 2015
Muy bueno, fácil de usar , preciso.A vela se porta muy bien siempre que trimes bien las velas.Como casi cualquier piloto con olas fuertes de popa y aleta se desquicia.Nosotros le hemos puesto hasta nombre.
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